HARDWICK — Vermont State Police and the family of a Vermont man killed 36 years ago in Hardwick in an unsolved crime are each offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, or other resolution of the case.

Sixty-four-year old Bernard Ewen was killed at his residence on July 16, 1977. Police say he was strangled to death.

Ewen’s daughter is now offering a $5,000 reward; Vermont State Police also are offering the same reward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Kelley Clark at the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at (802)-334-8881 or to the State Police Crime Information Tip Line at (802)-241-5355. People may also submit anonymous tips by texting “CRIMES” (274637) with keyword: VTIPS or online at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.